Would my 16 yr old son affect my benefits by working?

wazza

I am a lone parent on JSA.

During last school term my 16 year old son worked at local Boots store as part of work experience for 1 week. It was unpaid.

He likes to work for them part time over the xmas holidays etc. I want him to keep his earning for future. Would his earnings affect my benefits? Is he still classed as my dependant?

nannytone_2

is he still in full time education?
how many hours a week would he be working?

BrettMorganxD

nannytone wrote: »

is he still in full time education?
how many hours a week would he be working?

Yes, the OP clearly stated "last school term" and "xmas holidays" so yes he is still in full-time education

No OP it won't affect your benefit

Lady_gaga

BrettMorganxD wrote: »

Yes, the OP clearly stated "last school term" and "xmas holidays" so yes he is still in full-time education

No OP it won't affect your benefit

It isn't obvious from the OP if he is still in full time education, last term could have meant his last term at school full stop.
As for Xmas holidays, shops take on extra staff just for the holiday period, not just "school holidays".
Could you give nannytone her nose back now?

nannytone_2

she could be referring to the holiday period... doesntsay school holidays. and just because he was at school tast term, as the son is 16 it doesnt naturally follow that he is still at school now.

if he is still in full time non advanced education, he is allowed to work 24 hours a week without it affecting entitlement to child related benefits.

thorsoak

It would help your son immensely, in getting used to going out to work, in being responsible for himself.

It can't be easy for you, on your own with your son, and the fact that he has got himself a part-time job whilst still at school bodes well for his future, and for the way that you have brought him up.

Is there any chance that you too could get a job at Boots?

HappyMJ

nannytone wrote: »

she could be referring to the holiday period... doesntsay school holidays. and just because he was at school tast term, as the son is 16 it doesnt naturally follow that he is still at school now.

if he is still in full time non advanced education, he is allowed to work 24 hours a week without it affecting entitlement to child related benefits.

Where do you get 24 hours a week from? As far as I know there is no limit on hours.

Lady_gaga

HappyMJ wrote: »

Where do you get 24 hours a week from? As far as I know there is no limit on hours.

I think it's maybe from here, but the statement is a bit ambiguous

If your child starts work

You must tell the Child Benefit Office if your child starts paid work for 24 hours a week or more after the age of 16. Your payments will normally stop from the Monday after your child starts work.
But if your child also stays in education or training that counts for Child Benefit, your payments may continue. It doesn't matter how many hours they work. Your child will need to have started, enrolled or been accepted for a course that counts for Child Benefit before the age of 19.

nannytone_2

HappyMJ wrote: »

Where do you get 24 hours a week from? As far as I know there is no limit on hours.

if there was no limit to hours worked, how would they manage to fit in full time education too?

HappyMJ

nannytone wrote: »

if there was no limit to hours worked, how would they manage to fit in full time education too?

There are plenty of hours in the week. A Levels are only 4.5 hours per unit per week and most students pick 3 or 4 units to study. As lady_gaga quoted there is no limit. A student could easily work full time and study full time at the same time.

nannytone_2

when my kids did A levels, it was mandatory to do 4 ... 3 chosen and then 'general studies'
they had to attend 8.45 til 3 on 5 days of the week.